Horoscopes by Holiday by Holiday Mathis

The sun follows Venus into Aquarius, bringing our attention to the problems that face humanity. It's not that the sun and Venus are being negative by focusing on what's going wrong; rather, it's that the high-minded intellectualism of Aquarius would be wasted without a knotty problem to solve. Choose one close to your heart and get to work.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may feel a bit behind your colleagues or friends. This is just the way it is sometimes. Remember when you were ahead? In the end, the race is really you against you. Accept, even enjoy, your current position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It is difficult to give familiar loved ones the best parts of your concentration. But doing this today will benefit your relationships immeasurably. You will be cemented in the hearts of others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your body is your greatest tool. Take extra good care of it. That may mean nourishing it with food that costs a little more. If you have to go out of your way to find or prepare healthy food, do it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are an emotional creature, extremely sensitive to other people's feelings. Hopefully, the people around you are getting along with one another. If not, it will be necessary for you to choose more cheerful company.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Think ahead. Build fat margins of time around each thing you do to account for potential mishaps. Also make sure you have enough flexibility in your schedule to respond to new opportunities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being rich is a state of mind. Though there are lots of shiny new things you could buy to enhance your image, you'll be most attractive as you express yourself through your natural energies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Cynicism may seem funny. Sarcasm has a place in the realm of humor, but it's not going to help you get what you need today. Stick to a positive and constructive mode of operation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you are striving to join a group or make headway in a new career area, this is an auspicious day. A handshake is the beginning. Your intelligent questions will create an opening.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your instincts will be keener than usual, and just in time. It benefits you to discern between those who are your true friends and those who are simply being nice because they want something.

CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19). Ward against arrogance. Steer clear of those who seem to place others below them. An attitude of self-importance will be a huge turnoff. Conversely, humility is ever so attractive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will do more with less. This especially applies to your professional life. There might be a corner to cut or a way to save on supplies, labor or another cost of doing business.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will hit a run of good fortune. It springs up seemingly from nowhere. However, this is no coincidence. Your luck correlates directly to a favor you did for someone else in the past.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JAN. 19). You assert your independence this year and prove that you are the best one to make decisions for you. February starts a new relationship that benefits several areas of your life at once. There's a chance to make extra money using your talent in April. Convenient living arrangements will be made in June. Aries and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 30, 16, 33 and 41.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I have two choices for possible relationships. I'm a Sagittarius. Choice one is a Pisces. He's handsome, has a good job and seems to really like me. When I'm with him, it feels like we are meant to be together. Then choice No. 2 comes along. He's a Scorpio and very much like the description of his sign. He's a bit of a rebel and a mystery. Unlike his sign's description, he can be flakey and he's not always very nice. But he's so passionate that it makes the other relationship seem like nothing special. So whom do I go with? The good guy or the bad guy?"

Fiery Sagittarius can do a masterful balancing act in matters of love. You Sagittarians have perfected the art of having your cake and eating, it too. The term "heartbreaker" was created for this sign. To Sagittarius, variety is the spice of life. But for this recipe to work, one key ingredient needs to be added: honesty. As long as you are upfront about not wanting to be exclusive with anyone, there's no reason why you shouldn't enjoy both relationships until the conflict in your heart resolves itself.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Southern chef Paula Deen was born with a business sense, though she might not have realized it in her early life. With her sun, moon, Mercury and Mars all in the grounded sign of Capricorn, her work ethic is as unparalleled as her famous hoecakes. Capricorns also have a strong sense of tradition, which shines through every aspect of Deen's enterprises.

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